Bowesmont Lives

Gayle McConnell went to Fargo Thursday Oct. 7th to visit Mike and Rachel Wittrock and Ava. She spent the long weekend. On Monday the 11th those attending the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizen’s Pizza Party and Membership Drive included Merv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton.

Are high school sports coops beneficial or harmful...

It is a fact that every school just wants to have their own team. The problem is that many of the schools especially in the rural areas of the state are suffering from declining enrollment. For this reason, schools are forced to think about combining their sports programs with neighboring schools.

This is where I am at...

I always love it when I hear from my readers that they appreciate what I do. I don’t even mind when I get the emails or phone calls from people who disagree with something that was in an editorial, my column, or a letter to the editor.

Political Realities Stall Biden Agenda

Has President Biden bit off more than our policymaking system can chew? The demographic melting pot that elected him is getting restless as the gap between the “progressives” and the conservatives becomes apparent to all policy wonks. For Democrats, it looks like a bridge too far.

Lug nut lunacy, or why my car is driving me insane

Ok, to be honest my car is not driving me insane and for the most part I have been enjoying working on it. Let’s back up a little bit so everything makes a little sense for you. A few months ago I bought a 2001 Ford Escort ZX2.

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KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1798 Announcer: “During the next half-hour, we’d like you to meet the Truitts, a delightful American family who are all set to win their way into the hearts of the radio public. The Truitts are real people, drawn from the broad canvas of contemporary life.

Along the Way

“A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on detour.” - Anonymous In the quiet absorption of introspection, illumination becomes the solitary reflection of self. Pieces begin to formulate a picture of growth and healing, of faith beyond the reasonable process of discernment.

Ask Rusty

Dear Rusty: I have heard that when my wife and I pass, the government keeps all we have paid into social security. Is this correct?